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The Western Star 5700 XE is built in the U.S.A. Assembled by hand, one truck at a time. Daimler know-how and technology and Western Star’s superior workmanship enable this all-new truck to top the scale when it comes to rugged components, pioneering design, stylish good looks, thoughtful amenities, safety, comfort and – oh, yes – fuel economy that will lower your total cost of ownership.
Sep 15, 2014 · The Western Star 5700 provided an exceptionally steady ride, particularly while cornering, an attribute that stems in part from its wide cab mounts. It was comfortable to drive, particularly with the DT12 automated transmission. There are some surprisingly steep grades outside Vegas, including a long 6% climb near Summerlin, which tested the DD13.
Oct 16, 2014 · On the open road, I found Western Star’s newest truck to be a bit of a speed demon. Even on steep grades in the mountains outside Sin City, the truck accelerated quickly with plenty of reserve ...
Nov 3, 2014 · In developing the 5700 XE, Western Star combined aerodynamic efficiency with the fuel economy of the new integrated Detroit powertrain. Featuring a downsped DD15 engine rated at 400 horsepower and 1,750 ft-lb torque, Detroit DT12 automated manual transmission with Intelligent Powertrain Management, and Detroit axles with specific configurations and gearing, the system is engineered to work ...
Oct 20, 2014 · The views over the nose of modern trucks are always excellent, thanks to the slope-nosed designs that enhance aerodynamics. With the 5700XE, the hood simply isn’t visible at all from the driver’s seat. But Western Star didn’t stop there: Matte black accents on the hood eliminate all glare to such an extent that I didn’t need sunglasses ...
Western Star 5700. We’ve Made Extreme Trucks For Years. Now We’ve Done The Same For Efficiency. When we decided to build a fuel efficient truck, we took that efficiency to the extreme. Every feature and component of this truck was refined to get maximum aerodynamics, efficiency and dependability. And we did it without sacrificing the kind ...
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Apr 18, 2017 · 00:00. 09:12. The Ultimate Test Drive team had the truck for a full day when it was launched in September 2014, so we ran it about 125 miles northwest of Las Vegas to a place called Rhyolite, Nevada to check it out. The trip to Rhyolite was on four-lane, Interstate-like US Hwy 95, so we got a taste of the truck’s on-highway performance.
